Louisiana Pain Care

Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty: Things to Know

Have you ever experienced pain that radiates from your lower back down to your legs? If so, then you may be familiar with vertebral compression fractures (VCF) – an often painful and sometimes debilitating condition. The good news is that there are treatments available for VCF sufferers: the … [Read more...] about Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty: Things to Know

Flag Football and Back Pain Safety Tips

Flag football is a fun way to stay active during the holidays, but it can also lead to back pain if you're not careful. You need to be mindful as you age and your body changes. Just because you used to be able to play flag football all day long when you were younger doesn't mean your body can handle … [Read more...] about Flag Football and Back Pain Safety Tips

Back Muscle Spasms: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Back pain is a nearly inevitable part of life, and an estimated 80 percent of the population will experience it at some point. While most back pains can be addressed through self-care, sometimes the pain is more severe and needs professional care. Often, bulging muscles don't hurt, and the pain … [Read more...] about Back Muscle Spasms: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

How to Get Your Life Back From Chronic Back Pain

Millions of adults suffer from chronic back pain, but that doesn't mean you can't live a full life. Rare diseases such as spinal stenosis or degenerative disc disease are untreatable, and we understand dealing with that type of endless back pain can be both mentally and physically exhausting.  … [Read more...] about How to Get Your Life Back From Chronic Back Pain

Can Herniated Discs Cause Pain in the Lower Extremities?

The truth is that we all experience health issues from time to time. Lower back pain, for instance, is a prevalent condition that tends to sneak up on you when you least expect it. One minute you're seated comfortably watching your television, and the next, you try to stand up, and an intense pain … [Read more...] about Can Herniated Discs Cause Pain in the Lower Extremities?

Is Your Back Pain Caused by Herniated Discs?

You may never realize how crucial your back health is until you're in pain. Your back muscles are engaged in virtually every daily movement you perform — sitting down, walking, bending, and more! As a result, back pain can be frustrating at best and completely debilitating at worst.  The … [Read more...] about Is Your Back Pain Caused by Herniated Discs?

Lower Back Pain Could Mean More than You Think

There is a reason that upwards of 80 percent of all adults will experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. Much of it has to do with the anatomy of the lower (lumbar) spine. This area bears much of the weight of the upper body before transferring it to the pelvis. This includes the … [Read more...] about Lower Back Pain Could Mean More than You Think

5 Reasons to Avoid Back Surgery and How to Find Relief

5 Reasons to Avoid Back Surgery Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek pain management treatment. It is actually the most common form of chronic pain in the United States. When individuals are suffering with daily back pain, it is understandable that they would consider surgery … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons to Avoid Back Surgery and How to Find Relief